In Australia, the Simplot Company's core operations are food manufacturing and agriculture, encompassing potato, vegetable, seafood and sauce operations. We supply a wide range of frozen, shelf-stable and chilled products to major retail and foodservice customers in Australia and New Zealand. The Simplot Global Food business includes 17 food manufacturing and processing sites, serving retail and foodservice customers in 37 countries, with 8,000 people across North America, Latin America and Asia Pacific. Globally, the Simplot Company employs 15,000 people, driving innovation and excellence across diverse industries.

Within the Australian market, we are a leading provider of quality, nourishing and sustainable food, focussed on creating meals that maximises value from the best Australian-grown produce and global seafood. Our iconic brands have been an integral part of Aussie life for generations, and include Leggo's, Birds Eye, Edgell, John West and Chiko.

Culture and Benefits At Simplot, we are fuelled by our purpose: We Contribute to Feeding Our World. We imagine a better future and set goals to reach it. We are committed to working as one Simplot and are guided by our shared values:

Respect for Resources

Spirit of Innovation

Passion for People

We embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion. We care about creating an environment that promotes safety and wellbeing and where our people feel supported, respected and empowered. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all our team members.

Simplot is passionate about cultivating a future where good ideas and inspiring possibilities have the chance to grow. We want our team members to build exciting and fulfilling careers with us and offer professional and personal growth opportunities.

Company description: In Australia, the Simplot Company's core operations are food manufacturing and agriculture, encompassing potato, vegetable, seafood and sauce operations. We supply a wide range of frozen, shelf-stable and chilled products to major retail and foodservice customers in Australia and New Zealand. The Simplot Global Food business includes 17 food manufacturing and processing sites, serving retail and foodservice customers in 37 countries, with 8,000 people across North America, Latin America and Asia Pacific. Globally, the Simplot Company employs 15,000 people,



driving innovation and excellence across diverse industries.

Within the Australian market, we are a leading provider of quality, nourishing and sustainable food, focussed on creating meals that maximises value from the best Australian-grown produce and global seafood. Our iconic brands have been an integral part of Aussie life for generations, and include Leggo's, Birds Eye, Edgell, John West and Chiko.

Job description: Culture and Benefits At Simplot, we are fuelled by our purpose: We Contribute to Feeding Our World. We imagine a better future and set goals to reach it. We are committed to working as one Simplot and are guided by our shared values:

Respect for Resources

Spirit of Innovation

Passion for People

We embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion. We care about creating an workplace that promotes safety and wellbeing and where our people feel supported, respected and empowered. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all our team members.

Simplot is passionate about cultivating a future where good ideas and inspiring possibilities have the chance to grow. We want our team members to build exciting and fulfilling careers with us and offer professional and personal growth opportunities.

The Perks

Competitive hourly rates + shift allowances + overtime opportunities where applicable

Fully supplied and laundered uniform + boots + PPE

Income Protection Insurance

Annual base rate increases to align with the Simplot National Collective Agreement

Company provided in office soft tissue specialist appointments

On-the-job training provided

About Our Role

Casual opportunities supporting Simplot's 2026 / 2027 Corn Season

Commencing early November 2026, with work available through approx. May 2027

Night Shift Only - Monday to Friday 11:00pm - 7:00am

Base rate of $41.95p/h (incl. casual loading) + 30% night-shift loading + overtime where applicable





Simplot is seeking reliable and motivated candidates for casual

Production Operator

opportunities at our Bathurst food processing facility.

Employing approximately 250 people, the Bathurst site produces some of Australia's most recognised food brands, including Edgell, Birds Eye and Chiko. Recent investment in the site has transformed Bathurst into a frozen vegetable centre of excellence, supporting increased production capacity for both local and export markets.

Reporting to the Production Manager, you'll work as part of a team supporting production operations, product inspection, equipment operation, cleaning and sanitation activities throughout the corn season.

What You Will Do Working within our process area, duties will include (but are not limited to):

Inspection & grading of incoming raw material

Foreign object removal

Safe operations of fixed plant processing

Cleaning and sanitising of production lines

Adherence to GMP and food safety practices

Accurate completion of daily shift logs / system entries

Forklift operations (for those suitably licenced & experienced candidates)

Contribute to continual improvement (CI) processes

Work within an active manufacturing environment

For forklift (LF) licensed operators, additional duties may include:

Safe operations of counterbalance forklifts - transporting raw & finished good between production areas

Use of forklift mounted RF scanners + radio communications

Pre-start checks

Operate within cold store environment

About You

Possess a 100% commitment to safety, health and wellbeing in the workplace

Ability to work 8-hour night shifts on a Monday to Friday roster

Ability to undertake repetitive manual handling tasks in an active, manual role

Capacity to work to Standard Operating Procedures

Experience in vegetable processing or manufacturing environment will be highly regarded

Possess a high level of attention to detail with problem solving aptitudeSound written and verbal communication skills, in addition to time management skills

Team player mindset

A current LF forklift licence and demonstrated operating experience is desirable, however not mandatory

Willingness to undertake a pre-employment medical assessment (including a urine-based drug & alcohol screening)

Available to commence in November 2026

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📌 Production Operator - Casual (Bathurst)
🏢 Simplot
📍 Bathurst